Atlanta, Georgia
Staff Accountant Job Opening in Atlanta, Georgia - Role and Responsibilities
Maintain a master list of monthly journal entries, Record supporting information for all journal entries
Enter all journal entries into the accounting software
Ensure that reversing entries occur, Create recurring journal entry templates, Ensure that recurring entries are changed or terminated at appropriate trigger points
Maintain detailed listings of the contents of all balance sheet accounts
Assist in the production of financial statements
Reconcile, adjust and maintain Balance Sheet accounts such as cash, account payable, accounts receivable, payroll related payables, loan and notes receivables, deferred income accounts, etc.
Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and work closely with the auditors to ensure the completion of a timely audit.
Prepare various tax reports including state, local, property, and sales tax.
Maintain the chart of accounts.
Track, prepare, and bill related companies for expenses associated with payroll, taxes, and various other items.
Maintain the monthly and quarterly journal entry, financial reporting, and audit binders.
Perform the necessary disbursement activities department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, petty cash, employee expense reports, cash control, and payroll processing.
Oversee the activities of the accounts receivable department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts application, etc; funding service management, which includes weekly funding reports and customer service; quarter and year-end payroll closing including federal and state reports; and check statistic management.
Assure corporate income tax compliance to assure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Knowledge
Knowledge and Proficiency of Finance/Accounting Principles
Skills and abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be organized and possess the ability to multi-task.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through complexity and ambiguity.
Superior computer skills (Excel, Access/relational database, PowerPoint).
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to execute and follow through to completion and documentation.
Self-starter and ability to work independently.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Experience
2+ years of experience in financial reporting and general ledger accounting
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting required
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
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